Grade II* listed · Gosport

Guard House

Guard House is a Grade II* listed building in Gosport, first listed on 14 June 2016. It is one of 18 Grade II* entries among 202 listed buildings in Gosport; 90% of Gosport’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Guard House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1431192
Date first listed	14 June 2016
Local planning authority	Gosport
Location	50.78875, -1.12410 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1431192

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Gosport will require for your works on Guard House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Guard House

Name	Grade	Distance
Police Barracks	II*	37 m
Gunboat Yard Jetty and Crane	II	100 m
Numbers 13 and 14 Moic'S Residence and Attached Railings, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	185 m
Medical Stores North West of Main Entrance, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	214 m
Gunboat Yard Engine House Complex	II	223 m
Gunboat Sheds and Workshops	I	226 m
Laundry, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	235 m
Boundary Wall to North East of Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	239 m
Central Gateway and Railings to North East of Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	263 m
Gunboat Yard boundary walls, watchtowers and gates	II*	295 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Guard House listed?

Yes. Guard House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1431192, first listed on 14 June 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Guard House?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Gosport, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.